test 1 Flashcards
foodborne illness
sickness caused by contaminated food
contaminant
makes food impure
microorganism
living thing that is so tiny must be viewed under a microscope
pathogen
causes diseases
bacteria
small single-celled organisms
toxin
an antigenic toxin/poison
parasite
organism that derives nutrients from their host’s expense
sanitation
promotion of hygiene/cleaning
cross contamination
transfer of bacteria
abdominal thrust
first aid procedure when a victim is choking
what are some foods that healthcare professionals say you should avoid because they have a risk of contamination?
uncooked meat, raw poultry, and seafood
steps of correctly washing your hands?
turn the faucet on and rub soap all over your hands, remember to pay extra attention to your thumb as most people forget it. after soap is distributed onto your hands, rub your hands under water for 20 minutes. dry your hands BEFORE you turn the faucet off, to avoid getting the handles wet.
what is the difference between a saucepan and a pot?
A saucepan is a shallow pan used to allow sauces to simmer and a pot is deeper, more for boiling.
what do you use for spaghetti and it is holes and it is shaped like a bowl?
a colander/strainer (either or)